I just found out the official results are in and I have been selected as a Top Five Finalist for Pet Sitter of the Year for 2013. This prestigious award was created by Pet Sitters International and is sponsored by Business Insurers of the Carolinas.

I am so honored to be among the top five under consideration to win the title. I want to thank all of my clients, associates, business network and everyone else who submitted me for nomination. I especially want to thank all of the wonderful pets I look after each and every day for making my life so much fun and so gratifying.

I have often said, "I love what I do so much, I can't believe I get paid to do it". And now this wonderful honor.

I want to congratulate the other four finalists and wish them all the best in the rest of the judging. Regardless of whether I win or not, I hope to see you all at the convention in September.